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Friday, April 20, 2001 Washington, DC.

"Out of the long list of nature's gifts to man, none is perhaps so utterly essential to human life as soil."

Hugh Hammond Bennett (1881-1960) from Bennett's book Soil Conservation

Focus on the Field
California: Soil Surveys in Cyberspace?
Vermont: Vermont Holds First Annual Combined Agency Civil Rights Training
Wisconsin: Outreach Meeting Opens Doors for Hmong Farmers

What's Up in Washington
New Link Created to Agriculture and Environmental Conservation Web Sites
Virginia and Maine Guides Released

National
"Seeking Common Ground for Conservation" Report Available
 
Tech Tip
Guidelines for Assessing Soil Quality Published
 
Accolades
Colorado Ranch Named "Steward of the Land'
 
USDA/NRCS 'NetNewsLinks
NRCS National Water and Climate Center Snow-Precipitation Update for the West: ftp://ftp.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/data/snow/update/ws.txt.
NRCS Legislative Summaries: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/legislative/Summary106.html.

Also on the 'Net:
AGRICOLA: USDA's AGRICultural Online Access
e-Notes from NACD: Weekly news briefs from the National Association of Conservation Districts: http://www.nacdnet.org/eNotes/.
 
Conference & Training Connection!
See the April 20 "Conference & Training Connection" for an alphabetical-by-subject list of upcoming events.

FOCUS ON THE FIELD

Soil Surveys in Cyberspace? - NRCS has launched its first soil survey web site where customers can access soil maps and helpful land management information for farms and backyard gardens. The web site, which is the first to link soil maps to soil information, resides at the NRCS field office in Napa County, California. According to NRCS Napa district conservationist Phil Blake, who was part of the team that developed the web site, soil surveys are valuable in providing the basic information needed to manage soil properly and protect water quality, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. In addition to providing agricultural information to producers, soil surveys are also useful to planners, engineers, zoning commissioners, tax commissioners, developers, and homeowners. Your contact is Jolene Lau, Public Affairs Specialist, at 831-754-1595 or jolene.lau@ca.usda.gov.

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Vermont Holds First Annual Combined Agency Civil Rights Training - "Understanding the Needs of Others" was the theme for Vermont's first annual NRCS/Farm Service Agency combined civil rights training meeting recently held in Waterbury. Employees discussed problems associated with farmers with disabilities and met with disabled employees from other Federal agencies. Vermont has a history of interagency cooperation. This combined civil rights meeting solidified the good working relations between the two agencies. It also served to emphasize the validity of hiring those in the non-traditional skilled labor pool who can meet the needs of today's employers for a competent and creative workforce. Your contact is Anne Hilliard, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, at 802-951-6796 ext. 234.

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Outreach Meeting Opens Doors for Hmong Farmers - Wisconsin NRCS soil conservationist Jane Anklam recently organized an outreach meeting for Hmong farmers, providing presentations from NRCS, Farm Service Agency, and State and local agencies. Using three Hmong-language interpreters, participants had the opportunity to listen to presentations on conservation practices and planting techniques. Although growers expressed needs and concerns, they were also open to ideas on how agencies could help their farming operations. Due to the enthusiastic response from the Hmong, future meetings are being planned on a variety of agriculture-related topics. Your contact is Renae Anderson, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, at 608-276-8732, ext. 227.

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WHAT'S UP IN WASHINGTON

New Link Created to Agriculture and Environmental Conservation Web Sites - A list of State departments of agriculture and environmental conservation web sites that includes links to State laws, regulations, and information about financial incentives has been compiled by NRCS' Resource Economics and Social Sciences Division. Compiled as background for the cost and capability study, supporting agency decision-making on comprehensive nutrient management planning, this resource should be useful in understanding how national comprehensive nutrient management planning policy compares with State policies. The links are available at http:\\www.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov/RESS/econ/issues/info.htm.

Your contact is Peter Smith, Director, NRCS Resource Economics and Social Sciences Division, at 202-720-2307, or peter.smith@usda.gov.

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Virginia and Maine Guides Released - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Research Foundation, working with the National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information at the University of Arkansas, has released two more of 50 by-State inventories. The inventories feature environmental regulations affecting agriculture, a Federal guide to environmental legislation affecting agriculture, and a contact for additional information. The Virginia and Maine guides are available to farmers, ranchers, policy makers, and others to help them understand the effects environmental laws have on their agricultural operations. The guides are located on NASDA's web site at http://www.nasda.org/. To access the guides, go to the "Foundation" section on the site and click on "State-by-State Environmental Laws Affecting Agriculture Guides." Each document is available in portable document format (PDF). The California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, and Utah guides are currently being worked on to update the Federal legislation cited in the guides. All 50 guides will be available on NASDA's web site in the coming months. Your contact is Tom Sommer, NRCS Resource Conservationist, at 202-720-1836.

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NATIONAL

"Seeking Common Ground for Conservation" Report Available - "Seeking Common Ground for Conservation" is the title of preliminary findings for a 2-year study undertaken by the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) and supported by NRCS, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and The Farm Foundation. The purpose of the project is to assist stakeholders and policymakers shape the conservation provisions of the 2002 Farm Bill. The comments and recommendations of 75 State and local agricultural, wildlife habitat, water resource, and soil and water conservation leaders are included in the report. Support for enhanced technical support infrastructure is emphasized in the "Expanding the Reach of Existing Programs" section of the preliminary findings. The capacity to deliver high-quality technical advice consistently across all counties was raised as a serious limitation. The report can be found on the SWCS web site at: http://www.swcs.org/f_newtosite.htm. Your contact is Ingrid Milton, NRCS National Consortium Scientist, 202-690-2010, ingrid.milton@usda.gov.

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TECH TIP

Guidelines for Assessing Soil Quality Published - The new "Guidelines for Soil Quality Assessment in Conservation Planning" helps pull together information from a variety of sources and identify tools and management practices for a particular soil quality question. "Guidelines" is written in the context of the 9-step conservation planning process. The publication complements course material for National Employee Development Center's "Soil Quality Assessment and Application for Field Staffs." The publication illustrates the practical use of tools and information developed by the Soil Quality Institute (SQI). It also provides information relating to specific practices in the Field Office Technical Guide. "Guidelines can be downloaded from the SQI web site at http://www.statlab.iastate.edu/survey/SQI/Assess.htm. Your contact for more information or to make suggestions for an update of "Guidelines" is Michael Hubbs, NRCS Agronomist, at 334-844-4741 ext. 177, or mhubbs@eng.auburn.edu.

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ACCOLADES

Colorado Ranch Named "Steward of the Land' - The National Farmland Trust (NFT) recently named the McNeil Ranch of San Luis Valley, Colorado, as a Steward of the Land. Based on a nomination by NRCS, NFT, an organization dedicated to the preservation for farmland and farming, made the selection from more than 75 farmers and ranchers from 35 States representing the best in farming practices contributing to a healthy environment. According to Steve Russell, NRCS district conservationist, for the Monte Vista Field Office, this is a national award considered the largest nationwide honor for farm stewardship and land conservation. "We're extremely proud of our association with the McNeil Ranch. We worked with Mike and Cathy McNeil to develop a resource management plan that involved NRCS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and the State Land Board," Russell said. The McNeils have implemented an intensive grazing system that uses fences, pipelines, and stock tanks installed under an Environmental quality Incentives Program contract. They have been practicing holistic resource management with NRCS assistance for the past 10 years. Your contact is Petra Barnes, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, at 720-544-2809.

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CONFERENCE & TRAINING CONNECTION

April 20, 2001

As a service to NRCS personnel and the agency's partners, "NRCS This Week" offers the following by-subject list of conferences and training sessions. To add an event, please send an e-mail message to fred.jacobs@usda.gov

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Marketing
Agroforestry/Forestry
Coastal Zone Management
Conservation Communications
Geographic Information Systems
Grazing Land & Grassland
Locally Led Conservation
Nutrient Management
Public Service
Research
Rural History
Soil Science/Erosion Control
Special Emphasis Program Training
Volunteers
Water Quality
Watersheds
NEW! Wetlands
Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation
 

Agricultural Economics
 
American Agricultural Economics Associtaion Annual (AAEA) Meeting
August 5-8
Chicago, Illinois
AAEA seeks submission for posters, papers, organized symposia and free sessions for the 2001 annual meeting in Chicago. For more information, contact Nancy Herselius at 515-233-3202, or nancy@aaea.org or visit the meeting website at http://www.aaea.org/meetings/.
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Agricultural Engineering
 
American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) 2001 Annual Meeting
July 29-August 1
Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California
The ASAE annual meeting will provide and opportunity for attendees to interact with engineering professionals worldwide, share ideas, techniques, and research with peers, and promote the profession of agricultural, food and biological engineering. For more information visit the conference website at http://www.asae.org/meetings/am2001/cfp-2001.pdf or contact William Hughey, NRCS National Agricultural Engineer, at 202-720-5023.
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Agricultural Marketing
 
Meat Goat Conference
May 12
Voorheesville, New York - USDA Service Center
The Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation And Development Council, Inc. in partnership with Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension are will sponsor a Meat Goat Conference from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the USDA Service Center on Martin Road in Voorheesville. The increased demand for goat meat across the northeast has lead to a concerted effort to improve marketing channels. The production of meat goats could be environmentally sound and profitable on marginal land that has few alternative production uses. The conference will explore meat goat management, pasture requirements, animal health, and marketing. For more information, call 518-828-4385, ext. 105.
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Agroforestry/Forestry
 
Agroforestry and Forest Management Learning Community Workshop
April 24-26
Cornell University, New York - Arnot Forest
The workshop is designed to advance professional development in the area of agroforestry and forest management as these practices apply to sustaining small farms and to creating forest farming learning communities in the northeast. For more information contact Louise E. Buck at 607-255-5994 or Leb3@cornell.edu.
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Forest Utilization Conference
May 1-3
Wagoner OK
The Ouachita Mountains Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. will sponsor its 6th annual Forest Utilization Conference and Equipment Exposition at the Western Hills Guest Resort in Sequoyah State Park on the shores of Lake Fort Gibson. For information, contact Gary Garman, Coordinator for Ouachita Mountains RC&D Council, at (918)-423-2479, fax 918-423-0793, email omrcandd@icok.net or visit the web site http://www.icok.net/~omrcandd
 
Southern Forest Science Conference: Contributions of Forest Research to Sustainable Forestry Preliminary Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
November 26 - 28
Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
The Southern Forest Science Conference will highlight the history and future of research in sustainable forestry. The conference is for anyone interested in the science of southern forests and is open to researchers, research managers and research users as well as policymakers, landowners and other interested stakeholders. Call for Papers: Topics, deadlines and other information can be found at the conference website at http://www.southernforestscience.net/ For more information contact www.southernforestscience.net or the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station at (828)-257-4302.
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Coastal Zone Management
 
Coastal Zone 01
July 15-19
Cleveland, Ohio
Coastal Zone 01 will feature important lessons learned by coastal managers around the world and models of successful partnerships, such as that established in the Great Lakes, where two sovereign nations jointly manage water and living resources of this great "inland sea." Cleveland offers an outstanding opportunity to examine how local and regional issues are connected to worldwide influences of culture and commerce, climate and biology. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz2001/conference.html.
 
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Conservation Communications
 
National Association of Farm Broadcasters
April 28-May 1
Washington, D.C.
This is the "Washington Watch" meeting. Some 35 broadcasters interview persons on Capitol Hill, at USDA, and others around Washington, D.C. For more information, visit the NAFB website at http://www.nafb.com.
 
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Geographic Information Systems
 
2001 American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Annual Conference
April 23-27
America's Center / Adams Mark Hotel
St. Louis, MO
The 2001 ASPRS Conference and Technology Exhibition will highlight capabilities and technologies needed for you to succeed as we enter an era where decisions are increasingly based on geographic data. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.asprs.org/stl01/.
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The Fifth International Airborne Remote Sensing Conference and Exhibition
17-20 September
San Francisco, California - San Francisco Marriott Hotel
This international conference will provide a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and information on the latest developments in airborne remote sensing systems and applications for addressing critical issues now facing the scientific, governmental, and commercial communities. Sessions will include disaster assessment and management data handling and processing, sensor systems for early fire detection, small aircraft and UAV operations, environmental planning and risk management, airborne science operations, land mines and unexploded ordinance, integration of airborne and satellite imaging, water resources and waste disposal monitoring, augmenting satellite remote sensing data, and advanced airborne sensors. The program will offer over 300 presentations by experts from around the world. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.erim-int.com/CONF/5th_airborne/5thairborne.html.
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Grazing Land & Grassland
 
American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference
April 22 to 25
Springdale, Arkansas
The theme of the 2001 Conference is "Forages- Diamonds in the Rough". The meeting provides attendees an opportunity to hear the latest on Special workshops on "Forage Quality" and "Hay Sampling" will be featured. The meeting will focus on the mechanics and benefits of controlled grazing while professional papers will cover the latest in all aspects of forage agriculture. For a complete program agenda and registration form contact http://www.afgc.org/meeting2001.html or call Dana Tucker at 1-800-944-2342.
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Locally Led Conservation
 
National Conference on Locally Led Conservation Efforts
June 3-5
Nebraska City, Nebraska, Lied Conference Center on the Arbor Day Farm
NRCS, the National Arbor Day Foundation, and the National Association of Conservation Districts will sponsor a national forum for individuals and groups to share lessons learned about locally led or locally driven conservation efforts and to stimulate the advances of this "bottom up" approach to natural resource management. Program focus: Locally led or locally driven conservation is an effort to empower citizens a community to work effectively to assess the health of their land and to address collectively their conservation priorities using the programmatic tools and resources available from Federal, State, and local governments, as well as private sources. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.arborday.org/programs/conferences.html
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Nutrient Management
 
The Second International Nitrogen Conference (N2001), "Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and Energy Production and Environmental Protection"
October 14-18
Bolger Conference Center, in Potomac, Maryland, near Washington, DC
N2001 will bring together a diverse array of scientists, policy makers, and nitrogen producers and users to discuss current understanding of nitrogen science and policy; ways to meet humanity's increasing demand for food, feed and fiber production, energy, and transportation, while minimizing environmental problems brought about by increased circulation of biologically active N compounds. Complete instructions and updates on submission of papers, oral and poster presentations, abstracts and general information concerning the conference can be found at http://esa.sdsc.edu/n2001. For further information, contact Rhonda Kranz at 202-833-8773 ext 212.
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Public Service
 
Public Service Recognition Week (National Mall Event)
May 7-13, 2001
The National celebration of Public Service Recognition Week will occur on May 10-13, 2001. For four days, more than 100 government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies will exhibit and celebrate the innovation and quality of work performed by public employees. NRCS NHQ will feature an exhibit regarding natural resource conservation. For more information, contact Ted Kupelian, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist, at 202-720-5776.
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Research
 
23rd Annual Science Day
May 31, 2001
Washington, D.C
The theme for this year's Science Day is "Sustainability: Substance or Slogan?" The event, sponsored by local chapters of six natural resource professional societies in the Washington, D.C. area, will be held at Resources For the Future Conference Center, located at 1600 P. Street N.W. Larry Clark, NRCS Deputy Chief for Science and Technology, will be the meeting chairperson. For more more infomration, visit the conference web-site at http://www.potomac-afs.org/science_day.html or contact Bill Boyer at 202-720-0307 or bill.boyer@usda.gov
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Rural History
 
Water and Rural History Symposium
May 31 - June 2
Reno, Nevada, University of Nevada at Reno (UNR) College of Agriculture
The Agricultural History Society, NRCS, University of Nevada at Reno (UNR) College of Agriculture, and UNR Department of History will hold a Water and Rural History Symposium,. Housing is available at the University Inn on the UNR campus. In addition to the presentations, the symposium will include a one-day field tour focusing on history and water issues in Nevada. For registration information, please contact Professor William D. Rowley, History Department (308), University of Nevada, Reno NV 89557 (Telephone 775-784-6852) or by e-mail at rowley@scs.unr.edu.
 
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Soil Science/Erosion Control
 
National Cooperative Soil Survey Conference
June 25-29
Ft. Collins, Colorado
The conference convenes every other year on the odd-numbered years to discuss and develop solutions to issues of national concern to the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Participants of the National Cooperative Soil Survey include representatives from the 1862 land-grant universities experiment stations, NRCS, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, BIA, EPA, USFWS, National Association of Consulting Soil Scientists, the 1890 land-grant universities and western tribal colleges. Other interested foreign and domestic groups such as lead scientists from Canada, Mexico and South Africa are invited to participate as users of soil surveys. This year the theme of the conference will be Building for the Future: Science, New Technology & People. For more information, contact Maxine Levin, Program Manager, NRCS Soil Survey Division, at 202-720-1809 or maxine.levin@usda.gov.
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The 24th Annual Southern Conservation Tillage Conference
July 9-11
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The conference will provide federal and non-federal scientists, educators, consultants, and farmers from the Southern Region the opportunity to present and discuss recent, research accomplishments in conservation tillage. Deadline for title/summaries is Jan. 15, 2001. For more information visit the website at http://www.agr.okstate.edu/SCTC or contact Jim Stiegler at 405-744-6421 or jhs@mail.pss.okstate.edu.
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Special Emphasis Program Training
 
Third Annual Asian Pacific Islander Organization (APIO) National Training Conference
August 14-17
Reno, Nevada
The APIO National Training Conference will be held at the Boomtown Resort near Reno, Nevada. Check the APIO web site for all of the latest information as it becomes available at http://www.nv.nrcs.usda.gov/apio or contact Kent Matsutani, Vice President APIO, at 308-254-4507 ext.3, or w.matsutani@ne.usda.gov.
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Volunteers
 
National Earth Team Volunteer Coordinators Training Conference
July 16-19,2001
Arlington, Virginia
For more information about the conference, contact Michele Eginoire, NRCS National Earth Team Volunteer Coordinator, at 515-289-0325, ext.29 or eginoire@swcs.org.
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Water Quality
 
2nd National Conference - Nonpoint Source Pollution Information & Education Programs
May 14-17
Chicago, Illinois – Congress Plaza Hotel
The conference will provide a unique opportunity – on a national scale – to learn and share ideas on nonpoint source pollution information and education strategies. The conference will explore practical, state-of-the-art examples of successful outreach programs through exciting sessions that focus on "lessons learned." The conference is for nonpoint source program staff and environmental service groups that work with local adult and youth education programs. For more information, contact Bob Kirschner at 847-835-6837 or bkirschn@chicagobotanic.org.

Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 2001 Annual Conference
August 4-8
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Kingston Plantation
For more information visit the confernce website at http://www.swcs.org/f_what_calendar.htm
 
 
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2001 Groundwater Foundation Annual Conference
November 14-16
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers
This year's theme is "Technologies Communities Can Use to Protect Their Drinking Water." The conference is a useful event for anyone involved with education about water resources, whatever your audience. The conference will provide and opportunity for attendees to learn about successful activities undertaken in communities across the country and share what they've learned in their own communities. For more information contact Sherene Hess, Project Director, Water Resource Education Network, at 724-465-4978 or sherenehess@yourinter.net or visit the conference website at http://pa.lwv.org/wren/.

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Watersheds
 
 
Seventh National Watershed Conference
May 20-23
Richmond, Virginia
The theme: "Small Watershed Programs: Past, Present, and Future." This conference will examine our Nation's rich history with upstream small watershed programs and will explore innovative ways of accomplishing watershed project objectives as traditional sources of assistance become harder to get. . For more information contact John W. Peterson, (703) 455-6886, fax (703) 455-6888;e-mail, jwpeterson@erols.com
 
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Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Annual Conference
June 3-8, 2001
Charlotte, North Carolina - Adams Mark Hotel
ASFPM is preparing to celebrate its 25th year of working to reduce flood losses in the Nation. The association has identified and recommended improvements in federal floodplain policy and programs to help the nation move toward sustainable floodplain use and disaster-resilient communities. In view of this, the face of the annual national conference is evolving to better meet the needs of a diverse audience. For more information visit the ASFPM website at http://www.floods.org, by call 608-274-0123 or memberhelp@floods.org.
 
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5th International Conference Diffuse/Nonpoint Pollution and Watershed Management
June 10-15
Milwaukee, WI
The conference will point out the problems of the past and develop solutions for the new century. The resolution of the problem requires innovative technologies, economic and regulative tools, basin wide planning, and citizens' initiatives. Problems and solutions of diffuse pollution may differ between the developed and developing countries. Different goals and approaches are also apparent; however, the need for resolution is unifying. Therefore, this conference will provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and networking among the delegates and national delegations. Papers and posters will be presented on the following general themes: A. Source Identification and Measurement; B. Water Quality Impact; C. Solutions to Diffuse Pollution; D. Socioeconomic and Policy Considerations; and E. Modeling, Information Management and Transfer. More than 200 speakers and presenters from 36 countries and all five inhabited continents will be featured during the four-day program. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.mu.edu/environment/iwa-page.htm.
 
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Wetlands
 
Izaak Walton League of America National Conference
May 16-18
Orlando, Florida
Topics include: wetland education, restoration, conservation, and international issues. To get on the mailing list for the conference, contact: awm@iwla.org or call (800) BUG-IWLA (284-4952)
 
The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) 22nd Annual Meeting
May 27-June 1
The SWS annual meeting, co-hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers, will be held in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting is intended for all who are involved in wetland science, research, protection, management, education, or policy. This year's conference theme is theme centered on urban wetlands. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.sws.org/chicago/.
 
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NEW! Coastal and Estuarine Wetland Restoration Into the Millenium: Improving Effectivenesss
June 19-21
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Radisson Hotel
This National Symposium and workshop that will be conducted by the Institute for Wetland Science and Public Policy, Association of State Wetland Managers, hosted by Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and sponsored by NRCS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. The overall symposium goal is to improve the effectiveness of coastal and estuarine wetland restoration throughout the Nation. If you are interested in presenting a paper, please submit a 200 to 300-word abstract by May 1, 2001. For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.aswm.org/meeting/coastal01.htm or contact: Jon Kusler, Association of State Wetland Managers, at 518-872-1804; or aswm@aswm.org.
 
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Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation
 
The Wildland-Urban Interface: Sustaining Forests in a Changing Landscape - Conference Announcement and Call for Presentations
November 5-8
University of Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Gainesville, Florida
This conference will provide current information and tools to enhance natural resource management, planning, and policy-making at the wildland-urban interface. Invited and contributed presentations will highlight four main areas related to the interface: Planning and Managing Growth, Human Dimensions, Conserving and Managing Forests for Ecological Services and Benefits, and Conserving and Managing Forests under Different Ownerships. For information on the conference program, registration, and abstract submission, check our website at conference.ifas.ufl.edu/urban/ or contact Susan Vince at (352) 846-0886 or svince@ufl.edu.
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